Illinois Community College District No. 521 Board of Trustees met Oct. 11.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
CALL TO ORDER
Vice-Chairman Mr. Larry Manning called the regular Board of Trustees meeting to order at 6:31pm.
ROLL CALL
Mr. Brian Dorris, Secretary, called the roll.
Those present were:
Mr. Randall Crocker
Mr. Brian Dorris
Mr. John Kabat
Mr. Larry Manning
Mr. Colt Henson (Student Trustee)
Absent
Mr. Jeff Jones
Mr. Randy Rubenacker
Dr. David Asbery
Others present were:
Mr. Terry Wilkerson, Mr. Chad Copple, Mrs. Lori Ragland, Mr. John Gulley, Mr. Henry “Buster” Leeck, Mrs. Kim Wilkerson, Mrs. Cathy DeJarnette, Mrs. Gabby Farner, Mr. Nathan Wheeler, Mrs. Vickie Schulte, Mrs. Mary Huggins, Mrs. Mallory Howell, Mr. Mike Meinert, Mrs. Jena Jensik, Mr. Donnie Millenbine
GENERAL INFORMATION
ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. Monday, October 24, 2022; 5-8pm
Criminal Justice Roundup Banquet
RLC Event Center,
2. Wednesday, October 26, 2022; 5-9pm
Meet the Warriors
Waugh Gym
3. Wednesday, November 3 – Friday, November 6
ALADDIN --RLC Fall Play
RLC Theater; Time – TBD
4. Friday, November 5 – Sunday, November 7
RLC Board of Trustees Fall Retreat 2022
Four Seasons, St. Louis, Mo
5. Friday, November 5, 2022; Time - TBD
RLC Athletic Alumni Reunion
RLC Event Center
6. Tuesday, November 29, 2022; 5pm
Christmas Concert
RLC Theater
7. Thursday, December 8, 2022; Time - TBD
Rend Lake College Foundation Annual Dinner
RLC Event Center
MOTION FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION
NO EXECUTIVE SESSION
RESUME OPEN MEETING
NO EXECUTIVE SESSION
CONSENT AGENDA
Mr. Wilkerson recommended approving the Consent Agenda, which included the following items:
1. Approval September 13, 2022 Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes; *
2. Approval of September 13, 2022 Executive Session Meeting Minutes; *
3. Approval of September 13, 2022 Special Meeting Minutes;*
4. Approval of Revisions to Policy and Procedure 2.1200 – Addressing Discrimination and Harassment (to include Sexual Assault, Sexual Misconduct, Sexual Violence, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence and Stalking)
5. Approval of Course / Curriculum*
Mr. Dorris made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as recommended; seconded by Mr. Kabat. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes. Student Trustee voted yes. Those items marked with an asterisk (*) are a part of these minute
NEW BUSINESS
APPROVAL OF 2022 – 2023 EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK
Mr. Wilkerson recommended to approve the 2022 – 2023 Employee Handbook as presented, effective October 11, 2022.
As recommended, Mr. Crocker made a motion to approve the 2022 – 2023 Employee Handbook as presented, effective October 11, 2022. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Henson. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes.
Student trustee voted yes.
RATIFY THE AWARD FOR CUSTODIAL SERVICES AT REND LAKE COLLEGE MARKETPLACE
Mr. Wilkerson recommended to ratify the award for custodial services at Rend Lake College MarketPlace, as presented, effective October 11, 2022.
As recommended, Mr. Henson motioned to ratify the award for custodial services at Rend Lake College MarketPlace, as presented, effective October 11, 2022.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Dorris. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes. Student trustee voted yes.
2022 TAX LEVY (PAYABLE 2023)
Mr. Wilkerson recommended to accept/determine the 2022 Tax Levy (Payable 2023). The proposed tax levy will be filed in accord with the Truth in Taxation compliance laws.
As recommended, Mr. Crocker made a motion to accept/determine the 2022 Tax Levy (Payable 2023). The proposed tax levy will be filed in accord with the Truth in Taxation compliance laws. The motion was seconded by Mr. Henson. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes.
Student trustee voted yes.
PERMISSION TO BID PURCHASE OF SOLAR PANEL ARRAY
Mr. Wilkerson recommended to grant permission to bid for the purchase of a Solar Panel Array and system in accordance with the attached sub wared from the Illinois Green Economy Network (IGEN) Award.
As recommended, Mr. Dorris made a motion to grant permission to bid for the purchase of a Solar Panel Array and system in accordance with the attached subaward from the Illinois Green Economy Network (IGEN) Award.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Kabat. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes. Student trustee voted yes.
PERSONNEL
RATIFY ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATION – DEAN OF COMMUNITY & CORPORATE EDUCATION
Mr. Wilkerson recommended to accept with regret the resignation of Mrs. Margo Wagner, Dean of Community and Corporate Education, effective October 11, 2022.
As recommended, Mr. Henson made a motion to accept with regret the resignation of Mrs. Margo Wagner, Dean of Community and Corporate Education, effective October 11, 2022. The motion was seconded by Mr. Crocker. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes. The Student Trustee voted yes.
RATIFY ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATION
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT OF APPLIED SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Mr. Wilkerson recommended to accept the resignation of Mrs. Taylor
Hutchens, Administrative Assistant of Applied Science and
Technology, effective October 20, 2022.
As recommended, Mr. Dorris made a motion to accept the resignation of Mrs. Taylor Hutchens, Administrative Assistant of Applied Science and Technology, effective October 20, 2022. The motion was seconded by Mr. Kabat. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes.
The Student Trustee voted yes.
APPOINTMENT
HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST
Mr. Wilkerson recommended to appoint Ms. Taylor Frank as Human Resource Generalist on a full-time, 50-week, non-tenure track contract at an annual salary of $38,000 prorated for the remainder of the fiscal year, pending a successful background check, effective October 17, 2022.
As recommended, Mr. Crocker made a motion to appoint Ms. Taylor Frank as Human Resource Generalist on a full-time, 50-week, non tenure track contract at an annual salary of $38,000 prorated for the remainder of the fiscal year, pending a successful background check, effective October 17, 2022. The motion was seconded by Mr. Kabat.
On a roll call vote, those present voted yes. The Student Trustee voted yes.
APPROVAL OF ORGANIZATIONAL RESTRUCTURE OF THE COMMUNITY AND CORPORATE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
Mr. Wilkerson recommended to approve the organizational restructure/transition of the administration, staff and support staff of Rend Lake College as it relates to the Community and Corporate Education Department. This recommendation includes the promotion of staff, changes to titles and accompanying job descriptions, including those impacted by these changes, as well as respective salaries, prorated for the remainder of the fiscal year, effective October 16, 2022 as provided.
As recommended, Mr. Henson made a motion to approve the organizational restructure/transition of the administration, staff and support staff of Rend Lake College as it relates to the Community and Corporate Education Department. This recommendation includes the promotion of staff, changes to titles and accompanying job descriptions, including those impacted by these changes, as well as respective salaries, prorated for the remainder of the fiscal year, effective October 16, 2022 as provided. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Kabat. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes. The Student Trustee voted yes.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
RATIFICATION OF THE PAYMENT OF COLLEGE EXPENSES INCLUDING TRAVEL EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENTS
Mr. Wilkerson recommended to ratify the payment of college expenses including travel expense reimbursements, as presented effective October 11, 2022.
As recommended Mr. Dorris made a motion to ratify the payment of college expenses including travel expense reimbursements as presented effective October 11, 2022.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Henson. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes. The Student Trustee voted yes.
REPORTS
ACADEMIC COUNCIL
Mr. Mike Meinert, President of Academic Council reported that three courses in ECE have been submitted for approval.
ICCTA REPRESENTATIVE RLC ICCTA
Representative John Kabat shared that Sauk Valley Community College community service for college credit program is underway.
REND LAKE COLLEGE FOUNDATION NO REPORT
ACCREDITATION NO REPORT
PRESIDENT’S COMMENTS NO REPORT
ADJOURNMENT
There being no other business, at 6:46 PM all trustees present voted aye in favor of adjourning.
The motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Crocker and seconded by Mr. Kabat.
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